Chateau Gantonnet Merlot Cabernets 2022 Bordeaux IMS-MOW-SPR-GIN-FORTY-01

Chateau Gantonnet Merlot Cabernets 2022 Bordeaux IMS-MOW-SPR-GIN-FORTY-01Chteau Gantonnet dates back to the 19th century in the small medieval village of Sainte Radegonde, in Bordeaux's Entre deux Mers region. The Richard family has owned and run the estate since 1962, modernising its winemaking facilities while keeping production rooted firmly in traditional Bordeaux blending. This Merlot and Cabernet blend delivers classic Bordeaux character plum, spice, and dark red fruit, with firm, well integrated tannins and a touch

A small portion of the wine is aged in amphora

warmth and a velvety texture

then 2 months in vats (10–15% new barrels)

A struggle which helps make wines of true greatness and elegance

the grape varieties

lively and complete palate built around powdery tannins and vibrant fruit flavors

who left a secure career at 39 with five children to bet everything on a vision of premium Chilean wine — a decision he later admitted kept him awake at night for nearly a year

At the time Scala Dei was the only single privately owned estate exporting the wines of Priorat

The meticulousness of the work was a complete philosophy of life

According to legend

Malolactic fermentation is performed in a combination of vat and barrel

choice of distillation method and ageing method